Jacob W. Davis
1831–1908 (age 77)
Inventor
Biography
Jacob W. Davis (1831–1908) is celebrated as the inventive mind behind the riveted denim pants that became an enduring symbol of American workwear, forever altering the garment industry.
His spirit of innovation and perseverance is remembered at Hills of Eternity Memorial Park, where he rests among those who shaped the modern world with their creativity.